Saturday, October 17, 2026

The insult wars in Washington

How they blind us to our troubles.

Which shall we have: Love or greed?

The United States supposes itself to be a Christian community. Such a community should focus on love rather than wealth and power. Shouldn’t it?

Anxiety, mindfulness and the natural unity of life

Although only now becoming widely known, mindfulness is an ancient technique, shared by Gautama Buddha some 2,500 years ago (but one that may be even older).

Red pilled General? The strange odyssey of Michael Flynn

As terrifying a prospect as it is, it isn’t inconceivable that General Flynn may come to have political ambitions of his own in the years ahead.

Some early lessons from the war in Ukraine

"We will not give up, and we will not lose. We will fight till the end — at sea, in the air, we will continue fighting for our land whatever the cost. We will fight in the forests, in the fields, on the shores, in the streets."

GOP Debate: Setting The Record Straight On Social Security

Here are some facts about Social Security that can help people who are worried by these Republican lies and scare tactics.

Trump’s brash profligacy panders to MAGA fantasies of sex, money, crime, and evasion

Lying, predation and mob loyalty are in – join the cult con, grab “whatever you deserve.”

Dear Lindsey–of course Trump’s a fascist–and the Madison Square Garden rally was his ‘debutante’...

A rebuttal to Senator Lindsey Graham (and other Trumpers), who wrongfully claim that Trump isn't a fascist.

When fear comes

The coming arrests mean that a wide range of Americans will experience the violations that poor people of color have long endured.

Why Are We Taxpayers Subsidizing Corporate Crime?

America's laws help deter corporate crime and force victims to help subsidize criminals. It's shameful that the corporate-financed lawmakers legalize such criminality. Are corporate-coddling judges now playing the same disgraceful game?